Busta Rhymes turns herself in to the police: alleged attack on assistant

Busta Rhymes has reportedly turned himself in to police after an incident in New York in which he allegedly punched his assistant, Dashiel Gablesbecause he was supposedly on the phone at work. TMZ reports that the rapper is facing multiple charges following the Jan. 10 assault incident.

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Details on Busta Rhymes’ alleged assault incident with his assistant

According to the New York PostPolice allege that Busta Rhymes, whose real name is Trevor Smith Jr., punched his assistant Dashiel Gables multiple times in the face, causing swelling to his left eye. TMZ says Rhymes fled the scene after the attack and Gables immediately called the police. Authorities and paramedics responded quickly and Gables was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

On Tuesday, January 14, Busta Rhymes voluntarily turned herself in to the NYPD and was reportedly charged with assault, attempted assault and harassment. An appearance ticket means Rhymes must appear in court on a specific date to resolve the charges.

So far, Busta Rhymes has neither responded to the allegations nor commented on the incident.

Social media reactions

The Shade Room’s comments section Social media users quickly responded to the allegations against Busta Rhymes. Check out what they had to say below.

Instagram user @cultchathrowback wrote: “Maann wth is going on here in 2025 🙄”

Instagram user @msbrittanyreign wrote: “My boy went into flip mode 😂😂”

While Instagram users @_thats.brookes.alexandria_ wrote: “Not that he helps the police and insults them about his assistant.”

Then Instagram user @_thats.brookes.alexandria_ wrote: “Rhymes wasn’t all it was cracked up to be 🥴”

Another Instagram user @iwasbornfromashes wrote: “Why everyone fights everyone.”

Instagram user @Rickdarulah wrote: “NY shows itself today 😅”

While another Instagram user @Sevynthestylist wrote: “The assistant must not have completed this work on time.”

Finally, Instagram user @lite___gifted wrote: “Busta said I put my hands where your eyes can see 😂”

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